Pat McAfee is set to face "The Ring General" Gunther at WWE Backlash on May 10. The challenge was made live on WWE's Monday Night Raw, where McAfee, standing atop the announcers' table, accepted the proposal from Manager Nick Aldis, who was filling in for Raw GM Adam Pearce, saying:

What does Gunther think about having to wrestle Pat McAfee next month at WWE Backlash? Last week on WWE RAW, the former World Heavyweight Champion attacked Michael Cole and Pat McAfee for their commentary during his match with Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41.